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Privilege of living near farmland comes with a price

Privilege of living near farmland comes with a price

My husband and I carpool to work all summer long. And the conversation every morning as we pass the farm fields in Ladner inevitably goes something like this: "Eww. Is that you?" "No! Are you sure it isn't you?" "Never in my life. It's gotta be you.
An ode to Boundary Bay's secret garden

An ode to Boundary Bay's secret garden

Editor: Today I sat in the secret garden. Again. It was quiet. It was peaceful. I read my book. Birds, bees, butterflies and hummingbirds came. Petals fell from flowers. Leaves fell from trees. The sun lit up the begonias.
Support is not surprising

Support is not surprising

Editor: Re: Public will definitely talk, but wonder if they'll be heard?, Community Comment, Aug.
Support growing

Support growing

Editor: Re: Reader would like to see Hoover run for mayor in 2014, letter to the editor, July 19 Yes, I strongly agree with the suggestion of Greg Hoover for mayor in 2014. Or councillor, if you must. I second the motion.
Not always making smartest use of all those smartphones

Not always making smartest use of all those smartphones

A friend of mine once noted that if you have the technology you should use it. At the time, I think the statement was based on a barbecue add-on. A side burner for mushrooms or something.
Cyclists should be rewarded

Cyclists should be rewarded

Editor: Re: No reason bikes should get a free ride, letter to the editor, Aug. 2 I thought I had heard it all when a complaint about air traffic noise took whininess to a whole new realm, but sadly, the outrageous letter from R.D.
Reasoned discourse needed

Reasoned discourse needed

Editor: It won't be another record-setting Spetifore (Southlands)-style public hearing. Speakers then had no time limit, and signed up to speak again. The objective seemed not informed decision, but unconditional surrender.
Sites don't get more historic

Sites don't get more historic

It's truly a shame that civic politicians appear to have closed the door on the idea of acquiring the other half of Paterson Park. Much has been made lately of preserving our past.
Adults not setting good drinking example for teens

Adults not setting good drinking example for teens

Editor: Re: Congrats to most, but shame on some SDSS grads, letter to the editor, July 31 The teacher from South Delta Secondary makes such a good point on our accountability as adults when it comes to our children.
Proposal for Southlands adds to the steady encroachment on farmland

Proposal for Southlands adds to the steady encroachment on farmland

The latest Southlands proposal presented by the Century Group was impressive.